We've compiled a selection of grade-appropriate offerings to make it easy for you to browse Academy opportunities and classroom resources.
Selected Science Lesson Plans
Notice and Wonder
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© nutmeg 66
How can you turn a snail, worm, or roly-poly into an object of inquiry for a young learner? Ask a few questions!
Jungle Layers
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© Luke Mackin
What are the different layers in a rainforest? Learn about them with a fun Jungle Layers song!
What Would Happen?
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© Cletus Lee
You can make and test predictions using the simplest of invertebrates.
Make Your Own Antelope Horns
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© JokeKok
With just a few supplies from home, you can make a twisty set of bongo antelope horns in a heartbeat.
What Color is Your Leaf?
![leaves](https://www.calacademy.org/sites/default/files/styles/manual_crop_square_460px/public/assets/images/Education_Images/leaves.jpg?itok=3ZO7Jydz&c=99bd7ca781ed5346133f69e142f0d312)
Students head outside to look closely for patterns of leaves in a shady environment vs. a sunny environment.
Science Lesson Plans for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
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Look through the collection of Academy-designed science lesson plans for kindergarten and 1st grade.
Professional Learning for You
Setting Up Your Science Notebooks
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Explore this section to learn the basics of setting up science notebooks with your students.
NGSS Demystified
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Need help with planning professional development around the Next Generation Science Standards? Look no further.
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